Adjusting your air conditioner’s fan to a low setting can make you more comfortable. It’ll take longer for the air conditioner to cool your home, but your unit will bring in steamy air at a slower rate.

If you have already received a new smart meter, you can take advantage of viewing your detailed energy usage and customized energy savings tips located in your online account at oru.com.

Closing all doors and windows in your home while the air conditioning is running can make things cooler at a lower price.

Cooking, baking or other household activities that produce heat and humidity are best left for the cooler times of the day and night.

Pulling your curtains and shades closed can help block out the heat

Covering liquid items in the refrigerator is best. The humidity they give off forces the refrigerator to use more energy.

Placing the most used items in one place in the refrigerator helps keep the door open for a shorter period of time.

If you experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it or that someone else will report it. To be sure the outage is reported. The more information you can provide, the more O&R can help you.